Since I’ve finished sewing another dress, it was time for another photo shoot!
But I’m getting ahead of myself. First, the sewing process…
FABRIC AND PATTERN STASHBUSTING
When I began my major stash busting last year, I chose a yellow and white striped cotton remnant from my 18th century gown.
The cotton is super soft and comfy, perfect for a hot summery day.
Since there was plenty of fabric to sew a dress from McCalls 6557, I became excited about having a sunny sundress to wear!
COUTURE TECHNIQUES
In proper 18th century sewing tradition, I pieced extra fabric for the skirt.
To line the bodice and interface the midsection, I used white linen from previous 18th century projects.
Using a couture technique, I hand picked the zipper.
FINAL ANALYSIS
The great thing about a striped dress is the interplay of the stripes running in various directions from each side of the bodice to the waist and then the skirt.
I love the long sweeping circle skirt.
PHOTO SHOOT IN PURCELLVILLE
After church, we drove to a rosy area of Purcellville for my son (Mr. B) to take engagement pictures for his sister (Miss C) and her fiancé, Mr. A.
While he worked on camera settings, my daughter took a picture of my dress with her phone.
Not too hot and with beautiful blue skies, the day was perfect for engagement photos and yellow sundress photos.
PHOTO SHOOT IN MANASSAS
After this, we drove to the Old Stone Bridge at the Manassas Battlefield for more engagement photos.
Then we drove to the train station in Old Town Manassas for the rest of the photo shoot.
The engaged couple were quite pleased with all the photography.
Stay tuned for the wedding!
